Environment Counter

Every municipality in the Netherlands is connected to the digital Omgevingsloket for applying for permits and making notifications, consulting the applicable rules per location, and eventually information about the quality of the physical environment. The Environment Counter is the central place where digital information about the living environment comes together. In this way, everyone can view this information in one place and use it directly.

What is the Environment Counter?

The Omgevingswet also introduced a new Environment Counter. This counter replaces the following counters:

• Omgevingsloket online (OLO).
• Activities Decree Internet Module (AIM).
• Spatialplans.com
• Soil Quality Hotline.

Do you want to make changes in or to your home, garden, business or environment? In the Environment Counter you can check online whether you need a permit, a notification or information from the government. If so, you can also apply for the permit, make the notification or submit the additional information via the desk. The Environment Counter also contains information about what rules apply at the place where you want to change something.

Learn more about the environment counter in this video.

What can I find in the Environment Counter?

The Environment Counter consists of several components:

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  permit check The Omgevingsloket offers a permit check. This allows you to check whether you need a permit to carry out your plans. This checker is very comprehensive and is therefore particularly useful for residents and businesses that submit frequent applications. You can also contact the municipality to ask whether you need to apply for a permit or submit a notification. If it turns out that you do need a permit, you can submit your application right away.
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  applications Here you can submit a digital application or notification and add any relevant information, such as drawings. You can log in with your DigiD or eHerkenning. The more questions you answer, the less likely your project is to be delayed. Please note: applying for a permit costs money.
• Rules on the Map
  Here you can see which rules apply per area or location. Enter your address or search on the Map.
  Watch this video for more information.
• Customized measures
  Here you will find information about the measures you need to take to ensure that you comply with the rules.
• My Environment Desk
  Here you will find an overview of your (draft) applications, notifications, and information obligations.

We will send you notices by mail if you have provided your mailing address. Otherwise, you will receive notices by mail. As a private individual, you will also receive notices in your Message Box.